Melissa Courtney McCleese

Melissa Courtney McCleese is the Public Relations Director for Courtney Elder Law Associates, and is also the daughter of Richard Courtney. Melissa was born into the special needs world when her twin sister, Melanie, was born with Cerebral Palsy. Working with special needs truly is a family affair! Melissa studied at both Mississippi College and University of London in Mass Media and Broadcast Journalism, graduating from MC in 2001. She handles the firm’s website, e-newsletters, speaking engagements and all other things “marketing.” Melissa is married to Wes McCleese and has two young boys, who call Richard by his “real” name, PopPop.